Unique Content Article: Protect Your Voice-Over Auditions

<h2 class = 'uawtitle'>Protect Your Voice-Over Auditions</h2><br />
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Vecio Orev</div><br /><br />
<div class='uawarticle'>This topic recently popped up on Such A Voice's Facebook page, and the person wanted to know whether or not she should be watermarking her auditions for sites such as Voices.com or Voice123.com<br />
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A watermark in the audio world refers to a second audio file that is laid over the voice over to protect it from being used by a naughty client who wants to use your talent without paying for it. An example of a watermark for a commercial you audition for might just be a ding every few seconds that doesn't obscure the quality of your sound but would prevent the client from using the whole script without you knowing it. Another common method would be to insert, "This is just a demo by Jane Smith," after 15-20 seconds of a full script audition.<br />
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Watermarking your voice over jobs is a great way to protect your property, but it's not recommended to place a watermark on every audition you do. If you are working with a reputable client, or especially if this is a repeat client, putting a watermark on your audio file could show the client that you don't actually trust them. A client might even pass up a great audition that was watermarked because they were offended that you didn't trust them to pay you for your work.<br />
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The risk of having a dishonest client rip off your work (and hard-earned voice-over training!) often doesn't out-weigh the risk of offending a potential client. Good working relationships are vital to your success in this industry.<br />
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That being said, when should you watermark your voice-over work?<br />
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It depends on the interactions you have had with the client. The longer you work in the voice-over industry, the better you'll be able to tell how to handle these nuanced situations. Some instances in which you should at least consider watermarking your work include:<br />
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1. You are working with an over-seas client who you aren't familiar with. 2. You are working with an "unknown" client for a project that was posted through Craigslist or another open forum. (Disclaimer: Craigslist is great, but anyone can post anything for any purpose there.). 3. You are working with a new client who wants you to read the entire script for your audition.<br />
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Working in today's highly globalized world is great for your voice-over business, but it can be hard to track down clients who treat you badly. If you do have a bad experience with a client who took your work without paying for it, you also have the opportunity to let everyone know about it through social media. And you should definitely warn others that they might get scammed by someone out there with sleazy intentions. (For example, the Sleazy Sneeze Guy.)<br />
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Title: Protect Your Voice-Over Auditions<br />
Author: Vecio Orev<br />
Email: santoroj@me.com<br />
Keywords: voiceover,voice,acting,actor,recording,jobs<br />
Word Count: 458<br />
Category: Marketing<br />
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